Work from home has become a popular mode of working for a while now and it has picked up quite drastically over the past four years. Requesting WFH is something that you will have to do as it gets more and more accepted in the modern workplace.
So in this blog post, we will look at how you can request WFH from your manager through email, best practices when asking for work from home and an actual sample email that you can use.
Subject: Work from Home Request for [Date]
Dear [Supervisor's Name],
Hope you are well. I am writing this email to request work from home on [Date] due to my on [Briefly Explain Your Reason].
I will be available on call or email throughout our working hours from [Start Time] to [End Time] to provide updates on my progress, collaborate and ensure that all tasks will be promptly worked on.
I can assure you that me working from home will not affective the quality of my work and my productivity levels in any way.
Thank you for your consideration, this flexibility will allow me to [State Your Reason] while not missing out on my work.
I am available on call [Phone Number] and email [Email ID] if you need any additional information regarding this. Thanks again.
Regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Designation]
Now that you have learned write an email requesting work from home using tips, best practices and the sample shared on this post, you should be now be more confidence about your skills as a communicator and get more approvals for your WFH requests that you would otherwise.
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Shiva is a subject matter expert in communication, marketing, productivity, and learning systems. He has previously contributed to many blogs and newsletters, including Validated, Mental Models, HackerNoon, and several brands. You can find Shiva onĀ LinkedInĀ or email him at shiva(at)routine.co.